Baking

When you need a snack (whether it’s for after school, before practice, or between meetings), these satisfy.

Cookbook author and baking authority Abby Dodge created this recipe exclusively for Epicurious. “The flavor of this dessert relies on the apples, as they can range from sweet to tart and everything in between,” says Dodge. She recommends using a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples. The McIntosh variety is sweet and juicy, and breaks down when baked. Golden Delicious apples are more tart; they’ll soften a bit in the oven, but will maintain their shape. Both are readily available, but Macouns are a good substitute for the McIntosh, and Honey Crisp can be used in place of the Golden Delicious. For more on baking apple crisp, including tips from Dodge and how to add nuts or oatmeal to the topping, see Classic Recipes: Apple Crisp.

I make these twisted yeast doughnuts with a veil of maple icing and a generous shower of crispy fried Spam bits.

Serve up summertime by the slice with this classic peach pie recipe.

This version of buko pie, a classic Filipino dessert, paints the flaky bottom crust with a coat of cherry jam, while a crunchy cinnamon-kissed crumble sits on top.

Toss this cinnamon and brown sugar crumble onto sundaes, grilled fruit, cream pie—or just eat it by the handful.

This peach, plum, and apricot galette recipe calls for easy phyllo pastry in lieu of pie crust.

New Jersey crumb cake has evolved into a ratio of at least half, if not more, moist crumb topping to cake.

This sweet-salty flavor combo has centuries of history and is irresistible in any era.

A classic summer dessert, this easy recipe is so much more than the sum of its parts.

This creamy dessert is popular the world over for good reason; bonus: you can make it ahead.

These hearty monster cookies have it all for nursing parents.

Studded with chocolate and with a crisp yet yielding texture, these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies could compete with any classic version.

Use this simple mix of brown-rice flour, tapioca flour, and potato starch as a 1:1 substitute in all your gluten-free baked goods.

Don’t mess with lush chocolate cake, fudgy frosting, and crunchy toasted pecans. (Who would want to?)